Democratic Party of Illinois
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Happy 207th birthday, Illinois! 🎉
The Prairie State. Land of Lincoln. The Midwest’s Blue Wall.
It’s always an honor to serve our great state!
The Prairie State. Land of Lincoln. The Midwest’s Blue Wall.
It’s always an honor to serve our great state!
December 3, 2025 at 7:43 PM
Happy 207th birthday, Illinois! 🎉
The Prairie State. Land of Lincoln. The Midwest’s Blue Wall.
It’s always an honor to serve our great state!
The Prairie State. Land of Lincoln. The Midwest’s Blue Wall.
It’s always an honor to serve our great state!
While you shop for the holidays, here’s a number to remember: $766.
That’s how much Illinois families have lost so far this year due to Trump’s inflation.
That’s how much Illinois families have lost so far this year due to Trump’s inflation.
November 28, 2025 at 7:15 PM
While you shop for the holidays, here’s a number to remember: $766.
That’s how much Illinois families have lost so far this year due to Trump’s inflation.
That’s how much Illinois families have lost so far this year due to Trump’s inflation.
Happy Thanksgiving, Illinois!
We’re incredibly thankful for our supporters, organizers, donors, partners, and volunteers who work tirelessly to elect Democrats up and down the ballot.
Wishing you all a joyful and peaceful holiday with your loved ones!
We’re incredibly thankful for our supporters, organizers, donors, partners, and volunteers who work tirelessly to elect Democrats up and down the ballot.
Wishing you all a joyful and peaceful holiday with your loved ones!
November 27, 2025 at 4:03 PM
Happy Thanksgiving, Illinois!
We’re incredibly thankful for our supporters, organizers, donors, partners, and volunteers who work tirelessly to elect Democrats up and down the ballot.
Wishing you all a joyful and peaceful holiday with your loved ones!
We’re incredibly thankful for our supporters, organizers, donors, partners, and volunteers who work tirelessly to elect Democrats up and down the ballot.
Wishing you all a joyful and peaceful holiday with your loved ones!
Trump’s failing economy means higher prices for families, and they are feeling it this holiday season.
From turkeys to sweet potatoes, Thanksgiving dinner just got more expensive.
Looks like another failed promise.
From turkeys to sweet potatoes, Thanksgiving dinner just got more expensive.
Looks like another failed promise.
November 26, 2025 at 6:03 PM
Trump’s failing economy means higher prices for families, and they are feeling it this holiday season.
From turkeys to sweet potatoes, Thanksgiving dinner just got more expensive.
Looks like another failed promise.
From turkeys to sweet potatoes, Thanksgiving dinner just got more expensive.
Looks like another failed promise.
Another successful summit in the books!
Over a hundred Democrats came together in Monmouth for our first annual Western Illinois Democratic Summit.
Thank you to Warren County Dems, our county chairs, volunteers, elected officials, and Democratic candidates for showing up strong. 💙
Over a hundred Democrats came together in Monmouth for our first annual Western Illinois Democratic Summit.
Thank you to Warren County Dems, our county chairs, volunteers, elected officials, and Democratic candidates for showing up strong. 💙
November 24, 2025 at 7:44 PM
Another successful summit in the books!
Over a hundred Democrats came together in Monmouth for our first annual Western Illinois Democratic Summit.
Thank you to Warren County Dems, our county chairs, volunteers, elected officials, and Democratic candidates for showing up strong. 💙
Over a hundred Democrats came together in Monmouth for our first annual Western Illinois Democratic Summit.
Thank you to Warren County Dems, our county chairs, volunteers, elected officials, and Democratic candidates for showing up strong. 💙
How does the Trump administration honor National Education Week? By dismantling the U.S. Department of Education.
Instead of uplifting students and teachers, Republicans are making education unaffordable and inaccessible.
Here’s what that means for Illinois ⬇️
Instead of uplifting students and teachers, Republicans are making education unaffordable and inaccessible.
Here’s what that means for Illinois ⬇️
November 19, 2025 at 8:43 PM
How does the Trump administration honor National Education Week? By dismantling the U.S. Department of Education.
Instead of uplifting students and teachers, Republicans are making education unaffordable and inaccessible.
Here’s what that means for Illinois ⬇️
Instead of uplifting students and teachers, Republicans are making education unaffordable and inaccessible.
Here’s what that means for Illinois ⬇️
Despite Trump’s sudden “support” for releasing the Epstein files to save face, he called it a “hoax” AGAIN — a slap in the face to the survivors who spoke out at the Capitol this morning.
Illinois Democrats in the House just voted to release the files and deliver justice to the survivors.
Illinois Democrats in the House just voted to release the files and deliver justice to the survivors.
November 18, 2025 at 9:57 PM
Despite Trump’s sudden “support” for releasing the Epstein files to save face, he called it a “hoax” AGAIN — a slap in the face to the survivors who spoke out at the Capitol this morning.
Illinois Democrats in the House just voted to release the files and deliver justice to the survivors.
Illinois Democrats in the House just voted to release the files and deliver justice to the survivors.
📣 Whether you’re running for office or running a campaign, we’ve got the training to help you win.
We’ve teamed up with @latinovictoryus.bsky.social, @traindems.bsky.social, and @weareunidosus.bsky.social to bring the “Path to Victory” training program to Chicago.
We’ve teamed up with @latinovictoryus.bsky.social, @traindems.bsky.social, and @weareunidosus.bsky.social to bring the “Path to Victory” training program to Chicago.
November 17, 2025 at 6:12 PM
📣 Whether you’re running for office or running a campaign, we’ve got the training to help you win.
We’ve teamed up with @latinovictoryus.bsky.social, @traindems.bsky.social, and @weareunidosus.bsky.social to bring the “Path to Victory” training program to Chicago.
We’ve teamed up with @latinovictoryus.bsky.social, @traindems.bsky.social, and @weareunidosus.bsky.social to bring the “Path to Victory” training program to Chicago.
While farm families suffer because of Trump’s reckless tariffs and trade war, Illinois is standing up to help.
Governor Pritzker is putting Illinois farmers first by expanding economic opportunities and providing mental health resources to help rural communities navigate this crisis.
Governor Pritzker is putting Illinois farmers first by expanding economic opportunities and providing mental health resources to help rural communities navigate this crisis.
November 15, 2025 at 6:21 PM
While farm families suffer because of Trump’s reckless tariffs and trade war, Illinois is standing up to help.
Governor Pritzker is putting Illinois farmers first by expanding economic opportunities and providing mental health resources to help rural communities navigate this crisis.
Governor Pritzker is putting Illinois farmers first by expanding economic opportunities and providing mental health resources to help rural communities navigate this crisis.
ILGOP Mary Miller, Darin LaHood, and Mike Bost want downstate communities to suffer.
By refusing to expand tax credits, they’ve forced families to pay more for health care or lose coverage entirely.
Voters will remember this at the ballot box in 2026.
By refusing to expand tax credits, they’ve forced families to pay more for health care or lose coverage entirely.
Voters will remember this at the ballot box in 2026.
November 14, 2025 at 7:53 PM
ILGOP Mary Miller, Darin LaHood, and Mike Bost want downstate communities to suffer.
By refusing to expand tax credits, they’ve forced families to pay more for health care or lose coverage entirely.
Voters will remember this at the ballot box in 2026.
By refusing to expand tax credits, they’ve forced families to pay more for health care or lose coverage entirely.
Voters will remember this at the ballot box in 2026.
Democratic volunteers and organizers across the state are coming together to protect families.
A special shoutout to Waukegan Township Democrats who hosted a Know Your Rights training this week with the Center of Immigrant Progress.
A special shoutout to Waukegan Township Democrats who hosted a Know Your Rights training this week with the Center of Immigrant Progress.
November 12, 2025 at 8:46 PM
Democratic volunteers and organizers across the state are coming together to protect families.
A special shoutout to Waukegan Township Democrats who hosted a Know Your Rights training this week with the Center of Immigrant Progress.
A special shoutout to Waukegan Township Democrats who hosted a Know Your Rights training this week with the Center of Immigrant Progress.
On Veterans Day, we stand with those who stood for us.
Illinois is home to over 500,000 veterans and Republican cuts to VA programs means they lose critical care.
While Republicans turn their backs on veterans, Illinois Dems are committed to ensuring our veterans get the support they deserve.
Illinois is home to over 500,000 veterans and Republican cuts to VA programs means they lose critical care.
While Republicans turn their backs on veterans, Illinois Dems are committed to ensuring our veterans get the support they deserve.
November 11, 2025 at 3:48 PM
On Veterans Day, we stand with those who stood for us.
Illinois is home to over 500,000 veterans and Republican cuts to VA programs means they lose critical care.
While Republicans turn their backs on veterans, Illinois Dems are committed to ensuring our veterans get the support they deserve.
Illinois is home to over 500,000 veterans and Republican cuts to VA programs means they lose critical care.
While Republicans turn their backs on veterans, Illinois Dems are committed to ensuring our veterans get the support they deserve.
One year later and life is nowhere near better for families.
In fact, it's worse.
In fact, it's worse.
November 6, 2025 at 8:43 PM
One year later and life is nowhere near better for families.
In fact, it's worse.
In fact, it's worse.
At midnight, nearly 2 million Illinoisans could lose food assistance.
Republicans are holding SNAP hostage while families struggle to afford groceries.
They’re using hunger as leverage.
Let’s share ways to help: feedingillinois.org/food-resources-illinois
Republicans are holding SNAP hostage while families struggle to afford groceries.
They’re using hunger as leverage.
Let’s share ways to help: feedingillinois.org/food-resources-illinois
October 31, 2025 at 7:51 PM
At midnight, nearly 2 million Illinoisans could lose food assistance.
Republicans are holding SNAP hostage while families struggle to afford groceries.
They’re using hunger as leverage.
Let’s share ways to help: feedingillinois.org/food-resources-illinois
Republicans are holding SNAP hostage while families struggle to afford groceries.
They’re using hunger as leverage.
Let’s share ways to help: feedingillinois.org/food-resources-illinois
While Republicans cause chaos and hurt the economy, Illinois Democrats are keeping things steady. Ten credit upgrades mean lower costs, stronger schools, and a steadier economy for working families.
October 30, 2025 at 8:15 PM
While Republicans cause chaos and hurt the economy, Illinois Democrats are keeping things steady. Ten credit upgrades mean lower costs, stronger schools, and a steadier economy for working families.
Kristi Noem came to our border to talk tough about Illinois from the safety of Indiana. If she’s so proud of what she’s doing, she can come here and face the communities she’s terrorizing.
Read Chair Hernandez’s full statement ⬇️
Read Chair Hernandez’s full statement ⬇️
October 30, 2025 at 4:29 PM
Kristi Noem came to our border to talk tough about Illinois from the safety of Indiana. If she’s so proud of what she’s doing, she can come here and face the communities she’s terrorizing.
Read Chair Hernandez’s full statement ⬇️
Read Chair Hernandez’s full statement ⬇️
By the end of this week, thousands of Illinois families could lose access to SNAP because of the Republican shutdown.
Here’s what that means for our communities ⬇️
Here’s what that means for our communities ⬇️
October 29, 2025 at 5:27 PM
By the end of this week, thousands of Illinois families could lose access to SNAP because of the Republican shutdown.
Here’s what that means for our communities ⬇️
Here’s what that means for our communities ⬇️
It’s hard not to feel discouraged right now, but that’s what Trump and Republicans are counting on.
Every voice, every protest, and every act of courage proves them wrong.
Keep speaking out, standing up, and showing up for each other.
That is how we’re going to beat this.
Every voice, every protest, and every act of courage proves them wrong.
Keep speaking out, standing up, and showing up for each other.
That is how we’re going to beat this.
October 22, 2025 at 7:25 PM
It’s hard not to feel discouraged right now, but that’s what Trump and Republicans are counting on.
Every voice, every protest, and every act of courage proves them wrong.
Keep speaking out, standing up, and showing up for each other.
That is how we’re going to beat this.
Every voice, every protest, and every act of courage proves them wrong.
Keep speaking out, standing up, and showing up for each other.
That is how we’re going to beat this.
As part of our Statewide Listening Tour, we brought together South Side Chicago community members, organizers, and leaders for a community salon town hall to uplift the voices of Black women.
Thank you to everyone who shared their stories — they will continue to shape our work as we move forward. 💙
Thank you to everyone who shared their stories — they will continue to shape our work as we move forward. 💙
October 20, 2025 at 7:36 PM
As part of our Statewide Listening Tour, we brought together South Side Chicago community members, organizers, and leaders for a community salon town hall to uplift the voices of Black women.
Thank you to everyone who shared their stories — they will continue to shape our work as we move forward. 💙
Thank you to everyone who shared their stories — they will continue to shape our work as we move forward. 💙
Happy Diwali, Illinois!
To everyone celebrating in our state, may the Festival of Lights bring you and your loved ones peace and joy.
To everyone celebrating in our state, may the Festival of Lights bring you and your loved ones peace and joy.
October 20, 2025 at 3:29 PM
Happy Diwali, Illinois!
To everyone celebrating in our state, may the Festival of Lights bring you and your loved ones peace and joy.
To everyone celebrating in our state, may the Festival of Lights bring you and your loved ones peace and joy.
What. A. Night. 💙
One week ago, over a thousand Democrats came together in Chicago to celebrate progress, power, and purpose — and to show the country that Illinois will always lead the way.
Thank you to everyone who made our Third Annual Gala a night to remember.
Forward, together.
One week ago, over a thousand Democrats came together in Chicago to celebrate progress, power, and purpose — and to show the country that Illinois will always lead the way.
Thank you to everyone who made our Third Annual Gala a night to remember.
Forward, together.
October 17, 2025 at 8:23 PM
What. A. Night. 💙
One week ago, over a thousand Democrats came together in Chicago to celebrate progress, power, and purpose — and to show the country that Illinois will always lead the way.
Thank you to everyone who made our Third Annual Gala a night to remember.
Forward, together.
One week ago, over a thousand Democrats came together in Chicago to celebrate progress, power, and purpose — and to show the country that Illinois will always lead the way.
Thank you to everyone who made our Third Annual Gala a night to remember.
Forward, together.
🚨NATIONAL DAY OF ACTION 🚨
As Trump and Republicans send militarized agents into our communities, silence voters, and put billionaires over families, join Illinoisans with millions across the country to show Trump loud and clear: no thrones, no crowns, NO KINGS.
As Trump and Republicans send militarized agents into our communities, silence voters, and put billionaires over families, join Illinoisans with millions across the country to show Trump loud and clear: no thrones, no crowns, NO KINGS.
October 16, 2025 at 6:08 PM
🚨NATIONAL DAY OF ACTION 🚨
As Trump and Republicans send militarized agents into our communities, silence voters, and put billionaires over families, join Illinoisans with millions across the country to show Trump loud and clear: no thrones, no crowns, NO KINGS.
As Trump and Republicans send militarized agents into our communities, silence voters, and put billionaires over families, join Illinoisans with millions across the country to show Trump loud and clear: no thrones, no crowns, NO KINGS.
llinois soybean farmers are paying the price for Trump’s trade war.
Fertilizer and equipment costs keep rising, markets are disappearing, and family farms are hanging by a thread.
Illinois Democrats stand with our farmers and rural communities across our state.
Fertilizer and equipment costs keep rising, markets are disappearing, and family farms are hanging by a thread.
Illinois Democrats stand with our farmers and rural communities across our state.
October 15, 2025 at 8:26 PM
llinois soybean farmers are paying the price for Trump’s trade war.
Fertilizer and equipment costs keep rising, markets are disappearing, and family farms are hanging by a thread.
Illinois Democrats stand with our farmers and rural communities across our state.
Fertilizer and equipment costs keep rising, markets are disappearing, and family farms are hanging by a thread.
Illinois Democrats stand with our farmers and rural communities across our state.
NEXT UP ON OUR STATEWIDE LISTENING TOUR:
This Friday, join LG Stratton, Commissioner Abierre Minor, Dr. Pavi Foster, and Kiera Reed for a community salon conversation focused on the issues that matter most to Black women in Chicago.
Let’s come together to listen, uplift, and build a path forward!
This Friday, join LG Stratton, Commissioner Abierre Minor, Dr. Pavi Foster, and Kiera Reed for a community salon conversation focused on the issues that matter most to Black women in Chicago.
Let’s come together to listen, uplift, and build a path forward!
October 15, 2025 at 5:59 PM
NEXT UP ON OUR STATEWIDE LISTENING TOUR:
This Friday, join LG Stratton, Commissioner Abierre Minor, Dr. Pavi Foster, and Kiera Reed for a community salon conversation focused on the issues that matter most to Black women in Chicago.
Let’s come together to listen, uplift, and build a path forward!
This Friday, join LG Stratton, Commissioner Abierre Minor, Dr. Pavi Foster, and Kiera Reed for a community salon conversation focused on the issues that matter most to Black women in Chicago.
Let’s come together to listen, uplift, and build a path forward!
This weekend, DPI Chair Hernandez was honored to join the Young Democrats of Illinois convention and swear in their newly elected board members.
Illinois Democrats win because of passionate organizers like them — young people who are building community and shaping the future of our state.
Illinois Democrats win because of passionate organizers like them — young people who are building community and shaping the future of our state.
October 14, 2025 at 8:09 PM
This weekend, DPI Chair Hernandez was honored to join the Young Democrats of Illinois convention and swear in their newly elected board members.
Illinois Democrats win because of passionate organizers like them — young people who are building community and shaping the future of our state.
Illinois Democrats win because of passionate organizers like them — young people who are building community and shaping the future of our state.